Stunning, large henko vase in matte black by Terunobu Hirata.

In Japanese, henko means "seeing things in a different light", and this definitely describes the subtle and sensuous way light changes when it falls across this elegant vessel.

Tall and slightly oval shaped, it features long, carved vertical facets in the rich, matte black glaze, crossed with two loops of raised detailing, reminiscent of hanging braids.

dimensions
height: 32cm
width: 15cm
length: 24cm
weight: 1.5kg

Nb. this work is handmade and measurements are approximate.

Ceramic vase.
Porcelain clay.
Handmade in Australia.

See all Terunobu's vases, as well as our full selection of work by Terunobu Hirata.

Terunobu Hirata arrived in Australia from Osaka, Japan in 1973.

Originally trained as a chef, he moved to pottery 25 years ago, working in stoneware and porcelain.

His designs are bold and contemporary with lustrous glazes. A nod to the past with organic style glazing partnered with perfectly proportioned shapes, Hirata’s work is a joy to live with. 

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